Country

Basic Country Progression (I–IV–V–I) Chord Progression

Basic country music progression. Simple I-IV-V-I pattern.

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Roman numerals

I
IV
V
I

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

C – F – G – C

Key of G

G – C – D – G

Key of D

D – G – A – D

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Bluegrass Progression
I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – V
Johnny Cash Progression
I – V – I – IV – I
Wagon Wheel Progression
I – IV – I – V
Take Me Home Country Roads Progression
I – V – VIm – IV
Jolene Progression
VIm – I – V – VIm
Sound of Silence Progression
VIm – V – VIm – IV
Eagles Progression
I – IIIm – IV – I
Singer-Songwriter Progression
I – IV – VIm – V

All Country chord progressions